Compass GO (MHST)
Supervising Practitioner
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About The Role
Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in young people`s mental health?
As a Supervising Practitioner, youll play a pivotal role in improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. Working across education settings, youll deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, support the implementation of Whole School Approaches, and build the confidence of school staff through consultation, training, and strategic collaboration.
At the same time, youll provide clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and trainees, helping to nurture their development while ensuring safe, effective practice. Youll be central to our efforts to raise standards, strengthen clinical governance, and create an environment where reflective practice thrives.
With your expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and your passion for system-wide impact, you`ll work closely with a skilled, values-led team committed to early intervention and collaborative care.
If you`re excited by the opportunity to shape services, support practitioners, and empower young people to thrive, this is where your leadership belongs.
About You
You care deeply about young peoples mental health, and youre ready to bring your experience, empathy, and leadership into a role where you can really make a difference. You`re someone who people turn to for support, direction, and reassurance – and you know how to hold that space with care and confidence.
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You`ll bring:
- A core clinical qualification (like Education Mental Health Practitioner or a related field) and current professional registration if required
- Experience supervising others or supporting colleagues in a leadership or mentorship role
- Strong knowledge of CBT-based approaches, especially in early intervention or school settings
- Clear, confident communication and the ability to work with a wide range of people – young people, families, schools, and professionals
- A solid grasp of safeguarding and risk management, and a calm, measured way of responding when things feel uncertain
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
You might also bring a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision, training in low-intensity CBT, or experience working in a skill-mixed team but we`re more interested in the way you think, lead, and show up for others than in ticking every box.
If youre someone who believes in doing the right thing, even when its hard, and youre excited to support others to do their best work, then this could be exactly the role youve been looking for.
About Us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes, and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
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All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date: 16th Sept
Interview Date: 25th Sept
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